Advanced Practice Provider - General Surgery - Chicago Suburbs; Aurora

General Surgery – Advanced Practice Provider

Rush Copley Medical Center

Aurora, IL

Rush Copley Medical Center, in Aurora, Illinois, part of the Rush University System for Health network of hospitals, invites applications for a surgical Advanced Practice Provider to join our General Surgery practice.

Department/division specifics:

• Team of 4 general surgeons and 2 APPs currently
• Hiring 2 full-time APPs to create a team of 4 APPs for the department
• Rush Copley is level II trauma center

Duties & Responsibilities:

• The APP will function as first assist in the OR, treat post-op patients in the clinic setting, and round on patients in the hospital as part of weekend call pool to support the General Surgeons.
• The APP should enjoy providing care to patients in clinic setting to support goal to improve patient access
• Desirable schedule with 4 ten-hour weekdays per week
• Inpatient rounding rotated every 4th weekend 7am-noon; census approx. 15-20 patients
• There are no ER call or service call responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications:

· APRN Candidates will require Acute Care Certification and First Assistant Certification

· Applicants with previous Advanced Practice Provider experience in a Surgical Specialty is preferred.

· Experience with Robotics is preferred

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a licensed physician assistant (PA) or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who functions as a member of the health care team to provide high quality, comprehensive acute and/or routine medical/surgical care of Rush patients within the scope of practice granted in accordance with the Rush University Medical Center medical staff bylaws. The APP will promote collaboration between multiple disciplines to ensure cost effective and quality patient care.

The individual who holds this position will exemplify the Rush mission, vision and values and act in accordance with the policies, procedures, guidelines of Rush, including the Rush Medical Group Customer Service standards. Successful candidates will also meet all other state and federal regulatory practice and accreditation standards.

Rush has over 400 APPs across the enterprise that provide comprehensive patient care each day autonomously and in collaboration with other members of the health care team. With a Director of Advanced Practice and 34 Lead APPs across the system, Rush’s vision is to have every APP practicing at full scope and top of license. APPs at Rush are highly competent, well-respected members of the healthcare team that contribute to the excellent quality care that Rush patients receive each day.

Rush University System for Health is an academic health system whose mission is to improve the health of the individuals and the diverse communities it serves through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research and community partnerships. The Rush system includes Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, Rush Copley Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital, as well as numerous outpatient care facilities.

Rush University, with more than 2,500 students, is a health sciences university that comprises Rush Medical College, the College of Nursing, and the College of Health Sciences.

Rush Copley Medical Center, located in the Fox Valley area, is a key part of the Rush network, offering state-of-the-art facilities and high-quality care to its community. With its academic affiliation to Rush University, Rush Copley patients benefit from access to the latest medical advancements. The hospital provides comprehensive services, from 24/7 emergency care to advanced cancer treatment, surgical services, and women's health.

Rush Copley’s collaborative approach to care ensures that each patient receives compassionate, patient-centered treatment, backed by the latest technologies and medical expertise.

Rush Copley is surrounded by excellent suburbs including Naperville, which ranked number one among the 228 cities rated for the Best Cities to Raise a Family in America and Cities with the Best Public Schools in America by  Living in the western suburbs of Chicago offers a unique blend of suburban tranquility and easy access to the excitement of Chicago.…